OWASP Kuwait City

Welcome

Welcome to the OWASP Kuwait City Chapter!

We are delighted to have you join us as we embark on a journey to explore the world of web application security. It is with great pleasure that we introduce ourselves as the Chapter leaders: Omar Almutairi, Faisal Albuloushi, Khaled Almeasab and Fatimah AlYousef.

Here at OWASP Kuwait City, our primary goal is to raise awareness about the crucial importance of securing web applications. We strive to cultivate a thriving community of cybersecurity enthusiasts who are passionate about safeguarding digital landscapes. Through engaging events, interactive workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, we empower professionals, students, and organizations with the tools and insights needed to tackle emerging threats.

Together, we will delve into the latest trends, best practices, and cutting-edge research in web application security. Our aim is to create a secure digital environment not only for Kuwait City but also for the global community.

Your active participation and contributions are invaluable to our mission. Connect with us, attend our events, and let us shape the future of cybersecurity together!


Participation

At the OWASP Kuwait City Chapter, we thrive on active participation from individuals like you. As a member, you play a vital role in our community dedicated to web application security. Join us in attending engaging events, immersive workshops, and insightful training sessions that will enhance your knowledge and skills. By becoming an OWASP member, you’ll not only gain access to a wealth of exclusive resources but also connect with a global network of cybersecurity professionals. Together, let’s strengthen the cybersecurity landscape, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact within the OWASP community.


Reach Us

Chapter Leaders

Omar Almutairi

Faisal Albuloushi

Khaled Almeasab

Fatimah Alyousef

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Past Events

AI Applications and Cybersecurity Challenges (Joint Event Between OWASP Kuwait City and OWASP Dubai)

Date: March 7, 2024

Location: Kuwait College of Science & Technology, Doha Area, 7th Ring Road, Kuwait (In-person)

Agenda:

  • 09:15 to 10:00 Registration
  • 10:00 to 10:15 Opening
  • 10:15 to 10:45 Keynote: AI CONCERNS
  • 10:45 to 12:00 Panel Discussion
  • 12:00 to 12:30 Break
  • 12:30 to 13:15 Beyond the Code: AI Assistants and the Future of Cybersecurity Practices
  • 13:15 to 14:00 Building AI Application & Impacting the Cybersecurity Requirements

Panellists:

  • Prof. Ayed A. Salman
  • Eng. Mohammed Aldoub
  • Eng. Fahad Almasoud
  • Eng. Majid Alqabandi

Video: Playlist


Saturday February 03, 2024 (In-person)

Location: KIF Hall 6 - أرض المعارض

Speaker: Eng. Omar Almutairi

Time: 06:30 to 07:30 PM

Subject: Securing Digital Life

Details: Can be found here


Wednesday December 27, 2023

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Eng. Fatimah AlYousuf

Time: 07:00 to 08:00 PM (GMT+3)

Subject: OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM)

Video: here


Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Dan Barahona

Time: 07:00 to 08:00 PM (GMT+3)

Subject: OWASP API Security Top 10

Video: here


Sunday, October 15, 2023 (In-person)

Location: University Conference Centre, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Speaker: Faisal Albuloushi - OWASP Kuwait Chapter Leader

Agenda:

  • What is OWASP?
  • Supply Chain Risk
  • SBOM Definition
  • OWASP CycloneDX
  • OWASP Dependency-Track
  • Recommendations

Presentation: here

Video: here


Monday, April 1, 2019 (In-person)

Location: Sirdab Lab, Jaber alMubarak Street, Sharq.

Agenda:

  • 07:00-07:30pm: Welcoming & briefing about OWASP chapter. By: Fahad AlQallaf.
  • 07:30-08:00pm: SCADA Control system Security. By: Dr. Sulaiman AlHasawi [1].
  • 08:00-08:30pm: Advanced Pentesting Demo. By: Eng. Fatma AlYousef [2].
  • 08:30-9:00pm Closing and Networking.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 (In-person)

Location: Kuwait University, Khaldiya Campus, Hall 109.

Agenda:

  • 12:30pm: Introduction to web app security, attacks, and defenses. By: Eng. Mohammed AlDoub.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Location: Cyber Security Summit, Prague, Czech Republic.

Agenda:

  • 10:00am: Invaders at the Gates: Last Minute Defenses for Impending Attacks. By: Eng. Mohammed AlDoub.

Saturday, September 29, 2012 (In-person)

Location: Kuwait Information Technology Society (KITS), Street 37, Block 3, Rawda, Kuwait City.

Agenda:

  • 10:00am: Introduction to OWASP, its goals, projects, and membership. Brief discussion about the status of web security in Kuwait. By: Eng. Mohammed AlDoub.